Photographer Russell James

Russell James is a renowned fashion photographer who should not be confused with James Russell Lowell, an American poet, educator and diplomat, and Russell James, a British writer. Russell James' fame as a photographer was also brought about by his numerous works for the famous brand. Victoria's Secret.

Russell James was born in 1962 in Western Australia, graduated from high school and got a job at a factory, but his creative nature was looking for more interesting, and most importantly creative and creative work. Work that would bring not only money, but also pleasure. And once having made a trip to Australia, as well as admiring its landscapes, he takes up the camera. In his next journey, which began in 1987 and lasted several years, Russell James photographs not only landscapes, but also beautiful girls against their background.

Ten years after the beginning of his journey (in 1997) Russell James was still unknown and was ready to accept his defeat: to return back to Australia and work at the factory again. But it was at this moment that he was offered to do a photo shoot for Tyra Banks for the cover of Sports Illustrated, and then a series of photos for the magazine W. It was these works that marked the beginning of his stunning career. Now the return to Australia could be forgotten.

Currently, Russell James is one of the most famous photographers in the world of fashion, and part of his, of course, large fees he directs to support the culture of Australian and New Zealand aborigines.

In his works, he uses natural scenery, and the images he creates are a little provocative. Russell James' work can be seen on the covers of magazines such as Vogue, American Photo, W and many more. His photographs advertise the products of brands such as Rolex, Victoria's Secret, Evian, Revlon. Celebrities such as Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Faith Hill posed for him.

And in 2009, without forgetting about his native Australia, he came to grips with the art project Nomad Two Worlds. The aim of the project is to show the connection between indigenous and white people in Australia, as well as to find new points of contact between the two cultures.

In addition to photography, Russell James has also created music videos and television commercials for brands such as Gillette and Victoria's Secret. However, both in photographs and in his video clips, the main characters in addition to the most beautiful girls in the world there are also beautiful landscapes.

Today Russell James lives in New York. He has three children - two daughters and a son. He considers them to be the sources of his inspiration, and himself to be a happy person.